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<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><strong>CSU App Offers Historical Context in Advance of 2016 RNC </strong></p>
<p>As Cleveland prepares to host the Republican National Convention in July 2016, Cleveland State University experts and their Cleveland Historical app offer a rich resource for historical context regarding Cleveland’s noteworthy GOP ties.</p>
<p><strong>Did you know…</strong></p>
<ul><li>Cleveland hosted the Republican National Convention on two previous occasions, in 1924 and in 1936?</li>
<li>the 1895 Republican National Meeting in Cleveland set the stage for GOP candidate William McKinley's election to the presidency?</li>
<li>the bas-relief sculptures inside Cleveland's Garfield Memorial (where Republican President James Garfield is entombed) include depictions of the monument's architect and sculptor?</li>
</ul><p>Cleveland Historical is a free app developed by CSU’s Center for Digital + Public Humanities. Among its more than 500 place-based, illustrated stories, the app features a dozen entries related to the history of the Republican Party and key political figures in Cleveland. For a sampling, check out <a href="http://clevelandstate.tumblr.com/post/123664178147/party-city-clevelands-historical-ties-to-the">CSU’s ENGAGED blog</a>.</p>
<p>“Knowing that the 2016 RNC will be a historic moment when many out-of-town reporters and other visitors try to make sense of what the event means for the city, I challenged my public history students last fall to use the convention as a starting point for exploring people, places and events in Cleveland’s past,” said Cleveland Historical co-creator said Mark Souther, Ph.D., associate professor of history at CSU and an authority on Cleveland history.</p>
<p>“Republican history parallels or intersects the dozen stories they created, but the narratives strive for political neutrality,” Dr. Souther said. “The stories, like the hundreds of others on Cleveland Historical, reflect careful study but also the interpretive voices of our many student contributors.”</p></div></div></div>Wed, 29 Jul 2015 21:22:18 +000025103907783 at http://www.csuohio.eduMeredith Bond Appointed to National Mentoring Task Forcehttp://www.csuohio.edu/news/meredith-bond-appointed-national-mentoring-task-force
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><strong>Meredith Bond, Ph.D., of CSU Appointed to National Biomedical Mentorship Task Force </strong></p>
<p><em>Dean of College of Sciences and Health Professions selected by Association for Academic Minority Physicians to serve on Academic Leadership Forum</em></p>
<p><img alt="Meredith Bond" height="400" width="267" style="width: 267px; height: 400px; float: right;" class="media-element file-default" typeof="foaf:Image" src="/sites/default/files/Bond_lrg.png" title="" />Meredith Bond, Ph.D., dean of the College of Sciences and Health Professions at Cleveland State University, has been selected to help guide a new initiative aimed at increasing the diversity of the biomedical workforce by improving mentorship opportunities.</p>
<p>Dr. Bond is one of a dozen distinguished educators from across the United States who have been appointed by the Association for Academic Minority Physicians (AAMP) to the Academic Leadership Forum (ALF). A key goal of the AAMP is to boost the number of underrepresented minorities in the biomedical field. In pursuit of this objective, Dr. Bond and her fellow ALF members will develop best practices for biomedical mentoring programs.</p>
<p>The ALF is part of the National Research Mentoring Network, a National Institutes of Health-funded initiative. Dr. Bond's appointment to the ALF, effective July 1, runs through June 2017.</p>
<p>"I am excited and honored to serve on the Academic Leadership Forum," Dr. Bond said. "Mentoring provides a pathway toward a biomedical workforce that will better reflect the diversity of the population at large, which in turn will lead to fewer health disparities."</p>
<p>Dr. Bond herself serves as a mentor to students in the NEOMED-CSU Partnership for Urban Health, a joint venture between Northeast Ohio Medical University and Cleveland State University for training a diverse health-care workforce attuned to the needs of city neighborhoods. Dr. Bond was the co-principal investigator of an Urban Universities for HEALTH grant from the National Institutes of Health and the American Association of Medical Colleges in support of the NEOMED-CSU Partnership, which has offices in CSU's new Center for Innovation in Medical Professions.</p></div></div></div>Thu, 23 Jul 2015 21:11:28 +000025103907761 at http://www.csuohio.eduWhats your #ViewFromCSU?http://www.csuohio.edu/news/whats-your-viewfromcsu
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><em><strong>Join our summer social media photo contest to become eligible for a prize!</strong></em></p>
<p>Summer is here! Show your #CLEstate pride by showing off our campus. Post your #ViewFromCSU photos on Twitter or Instagram between now and the start of the fall semester to be eligible to win one of five CSU commemorative 50th Anniversary Books. Make sure to include "#ViewFromCSU" in your posts. Winners will be selected at random and notified.</p>
<p>Need some inspiration? <a href="https://storify.com/CLE_State/viewfromcsu">Click here</a> to check out a few shots!</p></div></div></div>Fri, 17 Jul 2015 17:22:15 +000025103907744 at http://www.csuohio.eduChemistry Students Present Research at National Conferenceshttp://www.csuohio.edu/news/chemistry-students-present-research-national-conferences
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Clinical chemistry Ph.D. students from Cleveland State University are going places – literally.</p>
<p>Valentinas Gruzdys and Mahesheema Na were selected by the American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) for the highly competitive Society for Young Clinical Laboratorians travel grant to attend the 2015 AACC Annual Meeting, July 26-30, 2015, in Atlanta. CSU students won two of three AACC travel grants awarded nationally this year.</p>
<p>Another CSU clinical chemistry Ph.D. student, Dan Wang, received the Young Investigator Travel Award to attend the 2015 Association for Mass Spectrometry: Applications to the Clinical Laboratory Annual Meeting earlier this year in San Diego.</p>
<p>Read more <a href="http://clevelandstate.tumblr.com/post/117877741592/csu-clinical-chemistry-students-present-research">on CSU’s ENGAGED blog</a>. </p></div></div></div>Thu, 16 Jul 2015 21:02:00 +000025267957743 at http://www.csuohio.eduCSU Alumnus Neal Burk Delivers Award-Winning Performance on CPA Examhttp://www.csuohio.edu/news/csu-alumnus-neal-burk-delivers-award-winning-performance-cpa-exam
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Ernst &amp; Young accountant Neal Burk, who graduated from Cleveland State University’s Monte Ahuja College of Business with a master of accountancy degree in 2013, passed his CPA exam with flying colors.</p>
<p>He recently was honored by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) for his outstanding performance on the Uniform CPA Examination.</p>
<p>More than 91,000 candidates sat for the exam last year. Burk was the only test-taker in Ohio – and one of only 60 nationwide – to receive the AICPA’s Elijah Watts Sells Award, named after one of the first CPAs in the United States.</p>
<p><a href="http://clevelandstate.tumblr.com/post/117877326942/csu-alumnus-neal-burk-delivers-award-winning">Check out CSU’s ENGAGED blog</a> for the full story. </p></div></div></div>Thu, 16 Jul 2015 19:46:38 +000025267957740 at http://www.csuohio.eduCSU Student Paul All Learns the Ropes on Capitol Hill Through Congressional Internship http://www.csuohio.edu/news/csu-student-paul-all-learns-ropes-capitol-hill-through-congressional-internship
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>If you find yourself needing to make a call to your local congressman’s office this summer, you might be answered by one of Cleveland State University’s own. CSU senior Paul All is completing a summer internship in the Washington, D.C., office for Ohio’s 16th House Congressional District, served by Representative Jim Renacci.</p>
<p>All is majoring in finance in the Monte Ahuja College of Business and recently served as vice president for academic affairs in CSU’s Student Government Association.</p>
<p>“Student government was truly good preparation for this internship,” All said. “It helped me learn how to listen and pinpoint key facts during presentations.”</p>
<p>Read more <a href="http://clevelandstate.tumblr.com/post/121593071777/csu-student-paul-all-learns-the-ropes-on-capitol">on CSU’s ENGAGED blog</a>. </p></div></div></div>Thu, 16 Jul 2015 19:43:36 +000025267957739 at http://www.csuohio.eduKeyBank Foundation awards $1 million to support degree completion of CMSD graduates attending CSUhttp://www.csuohio.edu/news/keybank-foundation-awards-1-million-support-degree-completion-cmsd-graduates-attending-csu
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><em>Grant will enhance programs aimed at retention, course completion and graduation rates</em></p>
<p><span>Cleveland State University will receive a $1 million grant from the KeyBank Foundation to fund the KeyBank Foundation Scholars Program, a series of initiatives designed to increase the rate of on-time completion of undergraduate programs at CSU by students who graduated from the Cleveland Metropolitan School District.</span></p>
<p><span>The support programs will begin in the 2016-2017 academic year and will apply to incoming freshmen and current students who came to CSU from CMSD. KeyBank Foundation Scholars will benefit from cohort and peer relationship building activities, extra engagement with academic advisors, guidance in securing on-campus employment and scholarship opportunities, as well as instructional support for coursework.</span></p>
<p><span>Approximately 150 CMSD graduates enroll at CSU as freshmen each year and program advisors will follow these students' progress. Measures will include retention after the freshman year, grade point average and graduation rates, with an aim toward raising performance in each category to levels equal to or above the general CSU student population.</span></p>
<p><span>"This philanthropic investment is very much in the spirit of the KeyBank Foundation's commitment to enhancing education in Northeast Ohio. We have worked closely with CSU to pinpoint the unique needs of Cleveland students, especially those who are first in their families to attend college, and we are enthusiastic about the opportunity to support their success," said Margot Copeland, CEO of the KeyBank Foundation.</span></p>
<p><span>Among the initiatives is a seven-week summer academic program that encourages incoming freshman students to transition successfully into a college setting by completing required courses and building peer relationships ahead of the traditional fall semester start date. Successful completion of the program results in students being eligible for a book scholarship that is renewable for up to four years. Another core component of the program is expansion of the number of Student Peer Instructors, an initiative that identifies current CSU students who complete courses with exceptional grades to become peer instructors. These individuals receive special training to be able to provide additional instructional support alongside faculty members.</span></p>
<p><span>The latest gift continues a partnership between the KeyBank Foundation and CSU in support of Cleveland students and it is also counted among the lead gifts for CSU's recently announced $100 million fundraising campaign.</span></p>
<p><span>"The KeyBank Foundation is allowing CSU to develop the tools needed to assure students, who come from CMSD schools, will be successful. KeyBank's philanthropy continues to fuel a nationally unique partnership between CSU and the Cleveland Metropolitan School District," said CSU President Ronald M. Berkman.</span></p>
<p><span>In 2013 the Foundation awarded $1.3 million to CMSD and CSU that created a state of the art facility on the CSU campus that houses the 11th and 12th grades of the MC</span><span>2</span><span>STEM High School, one of the highest performing schools in the district. This grant also provides scholarship support for graduating students, early college credit for 11th and 12th graders and professional development opportunities for teachers.</span></p>
<p><span>"KeyBank Foundation’s support of our partnership with CSU has been instrumental in easing our students’ transition from high school to college,” said CMSD CEO Eric Gordon. “This gift makes it possible for CMSD students that attend CSU to have the support they need to successfully complete their college studies.”</span></p></div></div></div>Tue, 14 Jul 2015 15:17:09 +000025267957706 at http://www.csuohio.eduCleveland State University trustees approve tuition freeze for all students for 2015-2016 academic yearhttp://www.csuohio.edu/news/cleveland-state-university-trustees-approve-tuition-freeze-for-all-students-for-2015-2016
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><h3><em>Undergraduates receive extension to tuition band, allowing up to six additional credits at no extra cost</em></h3>
<p><span>The Board of Trustees of Cleveland State University approved a freeze on tuition rates for the 2015-2016 academic at its July 10 meeting that applies to all undergraduate, graduate and law programs.</span></p>
<p>Trustees also approved an extension of a tuition credit-hour band, a feature that allows full-time students to take up to 18 credit hours and pay no more than they would for 12 hours, which is considered full-time enrollment. The previous limit was 17 credit hours. CSU recently moved from a system in which the majority of courses were four credit hours to a system where courses are mostly three credit hours. The extended band allows students to take up to six three-credit-hour courses in a semester.</p>
<p>"Maintaining affordability is a top priority for CSU. We are appreciative of the extra support we have received from the state, and we will continue to diligently manage our budget," said CSU President Ronald M. Berkman.</p>
<p>A state requirement for Ohio public universities to maintain tuition rates from the previous year applied only to in-state undergraduate students. However CSU extended the freeze to all programs.</p></div></div></div>Mon, 13 Jul 2015 15:31:45 +000025267957705 at http://www.csuohio.eduCSU Awarded $1.3 Million NIH Grant for Stem Cell Research http://www.csuohio.edu/news/csu-awarded-13-million-nih-grant-for-stem-cell-research
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><em>Dr. Moo-Yeal Lee and Dr. Chandra Kothapalli seek to improve tests for toxic compounds associated with neurological disorders </em></p>
<p>Moo-Yeal Lee, Ph.D., and Chandra Kothapalli, Ph.D., of Cleveland State University have been awarded a $1.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health for innovative stem cell research to improve testing for toxic compounds that could harm the development of the human brain.</p>
<p>The CSU researchers are developing an <em>in vitro</em> technique for analyzing the effects of toxicants on neural stem cells, which are found in the brain and evolve into nerve cells. Exposure to such toxicants in utero or during childhood may result in neurological disorders.</p>
<p>Dr. Lee and Dr. Kothapalli are professors in the Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering in CSU's Washkewicz College of Engineering. They aim to improve tests for predicting developmental neurotoxicity, which in turn could improve pre-clinical safety assessments of new medicines.</p>
<p>"Our goal is to expand our understanding of developmental toxicity on neural stem cells, which has profound implications for healthy neurological development as well as disease prevention," said Dr. Lee, the principal investigator on the project.</p>
<p>The research at CSU involves studying stem cells on microarrays, which are plastic chips whose grid format makes it possible to analyze hundreds of samples simultaneously. Similar toxicology studies conducted elsewhere have entailed animal testing or testing with primary human cells. However, neither of those methods can match the reliability of stem cell microarrays, which more closely replicate conditions within the human body.</p>
<p>The NIH grant will fund the research of Dr. Lee and Dr. Kothapalli for the next four years, through June 2019.</p>
<p>At CSU, Dr. Lee is developing microarrays that utilize “3-D bioprinting” to mimic human tissue, with potential applications ranging from regenerative medicine to drug testing. He has published 50 papers in peer-reviewed journals, including the prestigious <em>Nature Communications</em>. He holds 12 patents and patent applications.</p>
<p>Dr. Kothapalli's research interest include stem cells, vascular tissue engineering and cancer cell biology. His work has led to one approved patent and two filed patents, as well as 30 peer-reviewed journal publications. He holds adjunct appointments at the Cleveland Clinic's Lerner Research Institute and the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, where Dr. Lee is also an adjunct faculty member.</p>
<p>The Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering at CSU conducts research across a range of areas, including renewable fuels, polymeric nanoparticles for drug delivery and materials for space applications. The department has partnerships with the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, the Ohio Aerospace Institute and NASA's Glenn Research Center, as well as Northeast Ohio chemical companies. The Lubrizol Foundation recently awarded a $350,000 grant to the department for the renovation of its chemical engineering laboratory. A team of CSU students from the department won first place in the 2014 American Institute of Chemical Engineers Student Design Competition for devising an alternate method for manufacturing influenza vaccine.</p></div></div></div>Fri, 10 Jul 2015 14:49:07 +000025103907697 at http://www.csuohio.eduJarrell Salone Awarded Boren Scholarship to Study in Jordanhttp://www.csuohio.edu/news/jarrell-salone-awarded-boren-scholarship-study-in-jordan
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><strong>CSU Student Jarrell Salone Awarded Prestigious Boren Scholarship for Study Abroad in Jordan</strong><br /><em>International Relations major will attend Qasid Arabic Institute for 2015-2016 academic year</em></p>
<p>Cleveland State University student Jarrell Salone has been awarded a prestigious Boren Scholarship to study abroad in Jordan during the upcoming academic year.</p>
<p>Salone, a resident of Garfield Heights, Ohio, is majoring in International Relations at CSU, with a double minor in Middle Eastern Studies and Arabic. He is a U.S. Army veteran whose five years of active duty as a combat medic included deployment to Iraq, where he became interested in the Middle East in general and the Arabic language in particular.</p>
<p>From August 2015 to May 2016, Salone will further his studies at Qasid Arabic Institute in Amman, the Jordanian capital, through a partnership with AMIDEAST, an American nonprofit organization engaged in international education, training and development in the Middle East and North Africa.</p>
<p>Salone is one of only four Boren Scholarship recipients from Ohio and 171 nationwide. More than 700 students applied for the competitive scholarships, which are sponsored by the National Security Education Program, a federal initiative designed to build a broader and more qualified pool of U.S. citizens with foreign language and international skills.</p>
<p>Administered by the Institute of International Education, Boren Scholarships provide undergraduates with resources to acquire experience and language skills in countries that are considered critical to the future security and stability of the United States. In exchange for funding, Boren Scholars agree to work in the federal government for at least one year.</p>
<p>"I am exceptionally proud and honored to have been selected as a Boren Scholar," Salone said. "I join a cohort of professionals who share a devotion to international studies and language, as well as a strong commitment to our nation's security."</p>
<p>Salone was invited to the Boren Awards Convocation in June in Washington, D.C., where he attended preparatory briefings and met U.S. Senator Rob Portman.</p>
<p>"Jarrell is an exceptional student whose commitment to linguistic and cultural immersion in Arabic is to be commended," said Harlan Smith, director of CSU's Center for International Services and Programs. "I’m truly pleased that he will now be able to take his CSU education to the next level. Jarrell is the first CSU student to win a Boren Scholarship in more than 10 years -- and we couldn't be more proud of this wonderful academic achievement."</p>
<p>The Education Abroad Office in the Center for International Services and Programs at CSU coordinates a full menu of study-abroad opportunities. During the 2014-2015 academic year alone, more than 140 CSU students studied abroad in 20-plus countries.</p></div></div></div>Thu, 09 Jul 2015 14:35:50 +000025103907694 at http://www.csuohio.eduCSU Is Best in Class for Senior Management Diversityhttp://www.csuohio.edu/news/csu-best-in-class-for-senior-management-diversity-0
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><strong>Commission on Economic Inclusion Names CSU Best in Class </strong></p>
<p><em>Greater Cleveland Partnership program recognizes CSU for senior management diversity</em></p>
<p>Cleveland State University has been selected by the Commission on Economic Inclusion, a program of the Greater Cleveland Partnership (GCP), to receive the Best in Class award for Senior Management Diversity.</p>
<p>Each year the GCP awards organizations for achievements in Board Diversity, Workforce Diversity, Supplier Diversity and Senior Management Diversity. For the third time CSU has been recognized for the diversity of its senior management, which resulted in the University being selected for the Commission's Hall of Fame category.</p>
<p>“At Cleveland State University, diversity and inclusion are centerpieces of our institutional mission because, in many ways, the CSU community is a microcosm of the region’s workforce. We are proud of the inclusive environment we have created and believe it is having a significant, positive impact on the larger community and beyond,” said President Ronald M. Berkman.</p>
<p>Included among achievements and initiatives cited by CSU for promoting diversity and inclusion across campus were:</p>
<ul><li>CSU’s successful commitment to diverse leadership is evidenced by senior management diversity of 33 percent, compared to an average of 19 percent in the nonprofit/government category.</li>
<li>The establishment of eight Deans’ Diversity Councils (one at each college) and formal groups reporting to the President to monitor progress on diversity initiatives, including the President’s Council on Diversity and Diversity Councils for Human Resources as well as Business Affairs and Finance.</li>
<li>Utilization of a hiring process that ensures diverse pools of candidates for open positions and requires managers receive training on hiring procedures from the Office for Institutional Equity or Human Resources.</li>
</ul><p>The Greater Cleveland Partnership is a membership association of Northeast Ohio companies and organizations made up of over 10,000 members who help create a better economy in the cities of Northeast Ohio. It is one of the largest metropolitan chambers of commerce in the nation.</p>
<p>The award was presented at the organization’s annual meeting on June 17.</p></div></div></div>Mon, 06 Jul 2015 21:14:45 +000025103907685 at http://www.csuohio.eduCSU Is Best in Class for Senior Management Diversityhttp://www.csuohio.edu/news/csu-best-in-class-for-senior-management-diversity
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><strong>Commission on Economic Inclusion Names CSU Best in Class </strong></p>
<p><em>Greater Cleveland Partnership program recognizes CSU for senior management diversity</em></p>
<p>Cleveland State University has been selected by the Commission on Economic Inclusion, a program of the Greater Cleveland Partnership (GCP), to receive the Best in Class award for Senior Management Diversity.</p>
<p>Each year the GCP awards organizations for achievements in Board Diversity, Workforce Diversity, Supplier Diversity and Senior Management Diversity. For the third time CSU has been recognized for the diversity of its senior management, which resulted in the University being selected for the Commission's Hall of Fame category.</p>
<p>“At Cleveland State University, diversity and inclusion are centerpieces of our institutional mission because, in many ways, the CSU community is a microcosm of the region’s workforce. We are proud of the inclusive environment we have created and believe it is having a significant, positive impact on the larger community and beyond,” said President Ronald M. Berkman.</p>
<p>Included among achievements and initiatives cited by CSU for promoting diversity and inclusion across campus were:</p>
<ul><li>CSU’s successful commitment to diverse leadership is evidenced by senior management diversity of 33 percent, compared to an average of 19 percent in the nonprofit/government category.</li>
<li>The establishment of eight Deans’ Diversity Councils (one at each college) and formal groups reporting to the President to monitor progress on diversity initiatives, including the President’s Council on Diversity and Diversity Councils for Human Resources as well as Business Affairs and Finance.</li>
<li>Utilization of a hiring process that ensures diverse pools of candidates for open positions and requires managers receive training on hiring procedures from the Office for Institutional Equity or Human Resources.</li>
</ul><p>The Greater Cleveland Partnership is a membership association of Northeast Ohio companies and organizations made up of over 10,000 members who help create a better economy in the cities of Northeast Ohio. It is one of the largest metropolitan chambers of commerce in the nation.</p>
<p>The award was presented at the organization’s annual meeting on June 17.</p></div></div></div>Mon, 06 Jul 2015 21:14:44 +000025103907684 at http://www.csuohio.eduCSU receives $5.5 million from Cleveland Foundation for Partnership for Urban Healthhttp://www.csuohio.edu/news/csu-receives-55-million-from-cleveland-foundation-for-partnership-for-urban-health
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><strong><em>Largest-ever gift to NEOMED-CSU Partnership supports the education of urban primary health care professionals</em></strong></p>
<p>Cleveland State University has received a $5.5 million grant from the Cleveland Foundation to support the NEOMED-CSU Partnership for Urban Health, an initiative that recruits and trains medical students who reflect the socio-economic background and cultural makeup of their communities to address and eliminate health disparities. The announcement was made June 25 at a community event at the new Center for Innovation in Medical Professions.</p>
<p>This is the third Cleveland Foundation grant in support of the Partnership for Urban Health, which addresses the current and future health care needs in Greater Cleveland. In 2010, the foundation provided a one-year planning grant of $250,000 followed by a $1.5 million start-up grant in 2011 to bring total support to $7.25 million.</p>
<p>“This is the largest-ever gift in support of the Partnership and we are fortunate to have visionary collaborators in NEOMED and the Cleveland Foundation that have enabled us to collectively address an urgent community and workforce need. Our city’s residents will greatly benefit by having a new generation of diverse primary care providers who have trained in neighborhoods that have been historically underserved. This is a new model for training an interdisciplinary primary care workforce,” said CSU President Ronald M. Berkman.</p>
<p>There are two entry points for students in the program. At the undergraduate level, CSU students are admitted to the joint program at CSU and promoted to NEOMED upon satisfactory completion of promotion requirements. The second entry point is a post-baccalaureate option for students with college degrees in other areas. Each pathway introduces students to urban health issues and the sociological aspects of urban studies.</p>
<p>Currently, there are 105 students engaged in the six-year program (67 in the CSU phase and 38 students in the NEOMED phase). Of this cohort, 19 percent reflect underrepresented minorities as compared to a student population of 5 percent when the Partnership began. The Partnership has achieved an 85 percent persistence/retention rate for all students and 83 percent persistence/retention rate for students from underrepresented minority groups. The goal of the Partnership is to graduate 175 medical students in the next five years.</p>
<p>“The shortage of primary care physicians who practice in urban areas threatens our most underserved and vulnerable populations, leading to preventable illness and, in some cases, death,” said Cleveland Foundation President and CEO Ronn Richard. “The innovative NEOMED-CSU partnership thoughtfully addresses the primary care challenge as it provides the necessary academic support to students who may not otherwise receive an opportunity to attend and successfully complete medical school. These institutions are creating a new workforce of compassionate caregivers who we hope will dedicate their careers to the health and prosperity of our residents and our community.”</p>
<p>“We have a great track record with our inter-professional, community-based health professions education. To date, approximately 50 percent of our students return to practice in Northeast Ohio,” said Jay A. Gershen, D.D.S, Ph.D., president of NEOMED. “But the shortage of primary care physicians in our underserved communities is at a critical crossroads. As such, meaningful collaborations with partners such as CSU and the Cleveland Foundation are a must to give hope and empowerment in incentivizing students in their academic and career development, and making a difference in the health status, as well as the economic development, of their communities.”</p>
<p>The Partnership takes place at NEOMED and CSU. The Urban Primary Care Track enables medical students to build upon their understanding of urban issues shaping society and health throughout their six years of basic science and medical courses that include a four-year pairing with Federally Qualified Health Centers and health care system providers based in a medically underserved Cleveland neighborhood. An actively engaged 14-member Community Advisory Board, co-chaired by Dr. Edgar B Jackson, Jr., Executive in Residence at CSU, and former U.S. Representative Louis Stokes, has provided assistance in the program’s start-up phase.</p>
<p>“It is very uplifting for our region’s priorities to be addressed from within through collaboration of several of our most important institutions. This partnership will continue to enhance Cleveland’s reputation for excellence in health care and it will open doors for individuals who want to be part of this next generation of neighborhood-focused physicians,” said Rep. Stokes.</p></div></div></div>Thu, 25 Jun 2015 17:54:25 +000025267957627 at http://www.csuohio.eduNortheast Ohio Students Rise to CSU's 50 Book Challengehttp://www.csuohio.edu/news/northeast-ohio-students-rise-csus-50-book-challenge
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><em>Tayle<strong>r Drake of Glendale Primary School Reads 700 Books to Win Contest </strong></em></p>
<p>Nearly 1,500 Northeast Ohio students read more than 75,000 books as part of Cleveland State University’s 50 Book Challenge.</p>
<p>Young bibliophiles in grades 3 and under were invited to read 50 books between September 2014 and May 2015, in celebration of CSU’s 50th anniversary. The contest was sponsored by the Center for Excellence and Innovation in Education, an outreach office of CSU’s College of Education and Human Services that provides services, resources and collaborative professional learning to area schools, districts and education-oriented programs.</p>
<p>Students who participated in the 50 Book Challenge marked their progress in reading journals that were submitted at the end of the academic year for recognition.</p>
<ul><li><strong>Tayler Drake</strong> of Glendale Primary School in Bedford was <a href="http://clevelandstate.tumblr.com/post/121376500777/tayler-drake-wins-csu-50-book-challenge-tayler">the undisputed champion</a>. She read 700 books. For her achievement, Tayler won tickets to Kalahari Waterpark.</li>
<li><strong>Tony Petrie</strong> of Notre Dame Elementary School in Chardon was the first student to read 50 books – as well as the first to cross the 100-book threshold. He won a family membership to Lake Metroparks Farmpark.</li>
<li>Burton Elementary School in Burton had all eligible students complete the 50 Book Challenge to become the first 50 Book Champion School.</li>
<li>Almira PreK–8 Academy was the first school in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District to have all eligible classes complete the 50 Book Challenge.</li>
</ul><p>All 50 Book Champions received a backpack full of prizes. They also were eligible for a random prize drawing. The winners of the latter drawing were:</p>
<ul><li><strong>Damien Brown</strong> of Glendale Primary School (Bedford): Kalahari Waterpark tickets</li>
<li><strong>John Fetterman</strong> of Burton Elementary School (Burton): iPad</li>
<li><strong>Jayla Gartrell</strong> of Glendale Primary School (Bedford): Cleveland Museum of Art family membership</li>
<li><strong>Michael Hill</strong> of St. Paul Lutheran School (Westlake): Cleveland Children’s Museum family membership</li>
<li><strong>Devin Jeffery</strong> of Campus International School (Cleveland): Great Lakes Science Center family membership</li>
<li><strong>Eleanore Loudon</strong> of St. Thomas More School (Brooklyn): Cleveland Botanical Garden family membership</li>
<li><strong>Billy Verbic</strong> of Ledgemont Elementary School (Thompson): Cleveland Museum of Natural History family membership</li>
<li><strong>Jaxson Zarzour</strong> of Burton Elementary School (Burton): Cleveland Zoo family membership</li>
</ul><p>For a complete list of 50 Book Champion Classrooms, please visit <a href="http://www.50bookchallenge.org/">the 50 Book Challenge website</a>.</p></div></div></div>Wed, 17 Jun 2015 21:15:09 +000025103907556 at http://www.csuohio.eduThe Lubrizol Foundation Awards $350,000 for Renovation of Chemical Engineering Laboratoryhttp://www.csuohio.edu/news/lubrizol-foundation-awards-350000-for-renovation-chemical-engineering-laboratory
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><em>Upgrades will include new equipment and improved experimental stations </em></p>
<p><img alt="Lubrizol" class="media-element file-default" info="null%7D" height="208" src="/sites/default/files/lubrizol_lrg.png" title="" typeof="Image" width="400" />Cleveland State University has received a $350,000 grant from The Lubrizol Foundation for the renovation of the Chemical Engineering Laboratory in CSU's Washkewicz College of Engineering.</p>
<p>The upgraded facility will be named The Lubrizol Foundation Chemical Engineering Laboratory. Plans call for a new entrance, furniture and lab equipment. The space also will feature improved experimental stations for studying the intricacies of chemical reaction kinetics.</p>
<p>"This is an investment in the hands-on style of higher education at Cleveland State University that the next generation of chemical engineers will need to succeed in a global economy," said J. Mark Sutherland, president of The Lubrizol Foundation.</p>
<p>Undergraduate enrollment in the Washkewicz College of Engineering has increased 150 percent over the past decade. In particular, enrollment in CSU's Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering has tripled in recent years.</p>
<p>"Chemical engineering is a growth area for Cleveland State University, and the generous support of The Lubrizol Foundation will enable us to better prepare our students to meet the demands of the 21st-century workplace," said Anette Karlsson, Ph.D., dean of the Washkewicz College of Engineering. "In this state-of-the-art laboratory, students will be able to conduct research, test theories and apply new knowledge and skills."</p>
<p>CSU has enjoyed a longstanding partnership with The Lubrizol Foundation and its parent company, The Lubrizol Corporation, a Wickliffe, Ohio-based global specialty chemical company serving customers in more than 100 countries. Former Lubrizol COO Stephen F. Kirk, who holds an MBA and honorary doctor of business from CSU, is immediate past chair of The CSU Foundation and an executive-in-residence at CSU's Monte Ahuja College of Business.</p>
<p>Over the past 25 years, Lubrizol has contributed more than $500,000 to CSU in the form of scholarships, lab equipment and employee matching gifts for a wide variety of University programs. Lubrizol's support of the College of Engineering's cooperative education program has led to the employment of more than 200 CSU graduates.</p>
<p><strong>About The Lubrizol Foundation </strong></p>
<p>The Lubrizol Foundation is an endowed 501(c)(3) entity and is the primary source of The Lubrizol Corporation's philanthropy in the United States. Established in 1952, The Lubrizol Foundation makes grants in support of education, health care, human services, civic, cultural, youth and environmental activities. The Foundation creates and supports partnerships that improve communities in which Lubrizol employees live and work.</p></div></div></div>Wed, 17 Jun 2015 14:36:36 +000025103907521 at http://www.csuohio.eduCatch the Latest ‘Flying Circus of Physics’ Episodehttp://www.csuohio.edu/news/catch-latest-%E2%80%98flying-circus-physics%E2%80%99-episode
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Next time you want to get the party started, just add water! Did you know that in addition to being a lubricant, H2O also can act as an adhesive? Just ask Professor Jearl Walker of Cleveland State University – he’s the guy with the spoons and bottle caps hanging all over his face in this month’s boredom-defying installment of CSU’s “Flying Circus of Physics” video series.</p>
<p>Prepare to be amused and amazed – and if you’re not careful, you might actually learn something, too. The goal of the fast-paced videos is to entertain and to educate viewers, according to Dr. Walker. “We’re having a lot of fun, but the science behind the fun is the real deal,” he said.</p>
<p>Check out the latest “Flying Circus of Physics” episode <a href="http://tmblr.co/ZqJ-xt1lxgTyH">here</a>.</p></div></div></div>Mon, 15 Jun 2015 16:25:13 +000025103907490 at http://www.csuohio.eduDr. Taysir Nayfeh Leads Ultraconductive Wire R&Dhttp://www.csuohio.edu/news/dr-taysir-nayfeh-leads-ultraconductive-wire-rd
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><strong>Ohio Board of Regents Awards $600,000 Grant to CSU for Ultraconductive Copper Wire Research and Development </strong></p>
<p><em>Cutting-edge technology could dramatically improve electrical systems and devices </em></p>
<p>Cleveland State University has received a $600,000 grant from the Ohio Board of Regents to support ongoing research and development of ultraconductive copper wire that has the potential to dramatically improve electrical systems and devices.</p>
<p>A team led by Taysir Nayfeh, Ph.D, a professor of mechanical engineering at CSU’s Washkewicz College of Engineering, has created a nanocomposite copper wire that is more than twice as conductive as pure copper. With continuous improvement, ultraconductive wire could ultimately achieve more than 100 times the conductivity of copper. This wire promises to improve the performance of electric machines and dramatically reduce the size and weight of motors. It also will reduce losses in electrical power lines.</p>
<p>The International Copper Association (ICA), a trade organization representing the copper industry, is a partner in the project.</p>
<p>“We hope that industries around the world will benefit from our work at Cleveland State University,” Dr. Nayfeh said. “When this cost-effective technology is fully developed, it will have the disruptive potential to dramatically improve the performance of virtually all electrical systems and devices, in addition to reducing energy consumption.”</p>
<p>The OBOR grant will enable Dr. Nayfeh and his colleagues to develop manufacturing processes for ultraconductive wire and transfer their research into beta products. CSU is at the forefront of ultraconductive copper wire technology, according to the ICA.</p></div></div></div>Fri, 12 Jun 2015 18:48:25 +000025103907488 at http://www.csuohio.eduCSU Engineering’s Fenn Co-Op Program Honored for Excellencehttp://www.csuohio.edu/news/csu-engineering%E2%80%99s-fenn-co-op-program-honored-for-excellence
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><em><strong>Ohio Cooperative Education Association presents its highest award for career pipeline program</strong></em></p>
<p>The Ohio Cooperative Education Association (OCEA) recently honored the Fenn Cooperative Education (co-op) Program in CSU’s Washkewicz College of Engineering with the E. Sam Sovilla Award of Excellence, the organization’s highest honor presented for maintaining exceptional co-op and internship programs. </p>
<p>OCEA is a nonprofit professional association founded in 1971 that is comprised of employers and educators who are engaged in cooperative education and internships. Previous award winners include the University of Akron, Case Western Reserve University and the University of Cincinnati.</p>
<p>Currently, more than 20 percent of CSU’s engineering students participate in the program, and the College has a goal of increasing involvement to 50 percent within five years. In recent years the co-op program has seen a 100 percent increase in student participation that has included gains in the number of minority and women students.</p>
<p>CSU Engineering leaders credit strong relationships with employers and engagement from faculty in each Engineering department for providing meaningful development opportunities for students.</p>
<p>"Northeast Ohio continues to have strong demand for engineering talent and we are very proud to be recognized for our work to prepare students to excel in these careers," said Anette Karlsson, dean of CSU's Washkewicz College of Engineering.</p>
<p>Students who enter the Fenn Co-op Program are committed to a 5-year academic curriculum that includes up to a full year of practical engineering experience. Students receive credit for their co-op semesters and a certificate of completion upon graduation.</p>
<p>The program offers students support from faculty and a peer mentoring program, as well as scholarship support. In addition, a Fenn Co-Op Advisory Council comprised of co-op alumni, faculty and industry representatives was established to provide ongoing opportunities to enhance the program.</p>
<p>The College is also coordinating with employers to develop a pipeline program to increase interest among high school students for studying engineering at the college level and to connect them with opportunities to gain work experience.</p></div></div></div>Thu, 11 Jun 2015 15:57:32 +000025103907485 at http://www.csuohio.eduCleveland State University Department of Theatre and Dance Announces 2015-16 Season http://www.csuohio.edu/news/cleveland-state-university-department-theatre-and-dance-announces-2015-16-season
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><em>Programs take on political satire, cruel intentions, tragedies of the heart and a whirlwind of dance </em></p>
<p><span>CLEVELAND (Wednesday, June 3, 2015) – Cleveland State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance, a Resident Company of Playhouse Square, announces its 2015-16 season, its fourth full season in the Allen Theatre complex.</span></p>
<p><span>Most regular shows run Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are available by calling 216.241.6000, visiting </span><a href="http://www.playhousesquare.org/">playhousesquare.org</a><span>, or at the State Theatre Ticket Office, located at 1519 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland.</span></p>
<p><span>Dance begins the season with </span><strong>GroundWorks DanceTheater</strong><span>, running October 16-17 on the Allen Theatre Mainstage. As the resident professional dance company of the CSU Department of Theatre and Dance, GroundWorks returns under the artistic direction of David Shimotakahara.</span></p>
<p><span>The Theatre season opens Nov. 5-15 in the Helen Rosenfeld Lewis Bialosky Lab Theatre with </span><strong><em>Ubu Roi</em></strong><em>, </em><span>written by French symbolist writer Alfred Jarry and directed by Dr. Michael Mauldin. An excessive political caricature, </span><em>Ubu Roi</em><span> ranks as one of most original and powerful burlesques of all time and deals with the cruelty of despots and the stupidity of the human condition. The character Ubu Roi is actually based on one of Jarry’s schoolteachers.</span></p>
<p><span>The second Theatre offering is Dangerous Liaisons (</span><strong><em>Les Liaisons Dangereuses</em></strong><span>), presented February 25 through March 6 in the Outcalt Theatre. This tale of seduction is set among the aristocrats of France before the French Revolution. Written by Christopher Hampton and directed by Russ Borski, this classic drama of morality and decadent sexuality is played as an ultimate game of manipulation with tragic results. The Royal Shakespeare Company's stunning production was met with acclaim in Stratford, London and on Broadway. The film version starred Glenn Close, John Malkovich and Michelle Pfeiffer.</span></p>
<p><span>The Dance Program returns to the Allen Theatre Mainstage with its popular annual </span><strong>CSU Spring Dance Concert</strong><span>, March 25-26. Featuring CSU Dance Company, faculty, staff, musicians and guest artists, this repertory concert, directed by Lynn Deering, includes an eclectic evening of contemporary and traditional choreography.</span></p>
<p><span>Running April 7-17 in the Helen Rosenfeld Lewis Bialosky Lab Theatre, the final Theatre production of the season is Federico García Lorca’s passionate tragedy </span><strong><em>Blood Wedding</em></strong><span>. Told through a magical and poetic lens, The Mother has lost all of her menfolk in feuds with the Felix family, except for her youngest son, The Bridegroom. She arranges a wedding with The Bride, who is loved by young, already-married Leonardo Felix. Felix and The Bride run away to be guided by The Beggar Woman (Death) and The Moon (A Young Woodcutter). Directed by Holly Holsinger, this tale of desire, love and rebellion erupts into an explosive end.</span></p>
<p> </p></div></div></div>Wed, 03 Jun 2015 18:40:36 +000025267957473 at http://www.csuohio.eduCSU appoints Elizabeth A. Lehfeldt dean of Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Honors College http://www.csuohio.edu/news/csu-appoints-elizabeth-lehfeldt-dean-jack-joseph-and-morton-mandel-honors-college
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><em>Interim director promoted to be first dean of CSU's newest College </em></p>
<p>Cleveland State University has appointed Elizabeth A. Lehfeldt, Ph.D., dean of the Jack, Joseph &amp; Morton Mandel Honors College, effective July 1. Dr. Lehfeldt has served as interim director of the college since September. She is the first to hold the dean position that was created when CSU's Honors Program was elevated to College status.</p>
<p>Before serving in the interim director role at the Mandel Honors College, Dr. Lehfeldt chaired CSU's Department of History from 2009 to 2014 and also served as interim director of general education from 2007 to 2009. From 2006 to 2007 she was special assistant to the president for student success. She has been a member of the faculty at CSU since 1995. Lehfeldt earned a BA in History from Lawrence University and completed master's and doctoral studies in Early Modern European History at Indiana University.</p>
<p>"Dr. Lehfeldt is an exceptional educator and she has been integral to the establishment and growth of the Mandel Honors College. We are very pleased to have her in a permanent leadership role," said CSU Provost Deirdre M. Mageean.</p>
<p>In June 2014, CSU received a $3.6 million gift from the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation and the Mandel Supporting Foundations, and the College was renamed in their honor. The donation supports merit scholarships and created the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Chair in Humanities, an endowed position to be held by the dean of the newly designated Honors College, which Dr. Lehfeldt will assume.</p>
<p>In addition, the gift has supported interior and exterior renovations to CSU's Main Classroom Building to house the College on the building's first floor, and to provide external visibility at the center of CSU's campus along Euclid Avenue. The renovated space is slated to be completed this summer.</p>
<p>"I love working with the students, faculty and staff in the Mandel Honors College and I am honored to have the opportunity to build on the strength of our programs as we work to prepare CSU's most academically qualified students for career success," said Dr. Lehfeldt.</p>
<p>Started as the University Honors Program 10 years ago, the Mandel Honors College is the ninth college at CSU and it enrolls more than 500 students through the University Honors and University Scholars programs. The College offers a unique honors curriculum for each degree program from across the university. Each year, the highly selective programs admit qualified freshman candidates as well as internal and transfer students through a rigorous application process. Freshman applicants to the most selective University Honors program must graduate in the top 10 percent of their high school class or score 30 or above on the ACT exam, among other criteria.</p></div></div></div>Tue, 26 May 2015 20:53:25 +000025103907468 at http://www.csuohio.eduActress Shirley Jones Is Keynote Speaker at CSU Arts Summit on June 11http://www.csuohio.edu/news/actress-shirley-jones-keynote-speaker-csu-arts-summit-june-11
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Shirley Jones, the widely accomplished entertainer whose claims to fame include starring in the beloved 1970s sitcom “The Partridge Family,” is the keynote speaker for the 2015 Creative Voices Summit and Arts Education Day Luncheon on Thursday, June 11, at Playhouse Square in Cleveland.</p>
<p>Jones, also no stranger to Broadway (where she got her start in South Pacific) or to the big screen (her film credits include Elmer Gantry, for which she won an Academy Award, as well as Oklahoma!, Carousel and The Music Man), will deliver a talk titled “How the Arts Have Shaped My Life and Career.”</p>
<p>Presented by the Center for Arts and Innovation at Cleveland State University, the Creative Voices Summit and Arts Education Day Luncheon is an annual celebration of the importance of the arts in education and in the community. The program is put together with members of Cleveland’s leading cultural organizations, including the Cleveland Orchestra, Playhouse Square and Tri-C JazzFest.</p>
<p>This year’s event is divided into two sessions:</p>
<p><strong>Creative Voices Summit </strong></p>
<p>10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.</p>
<p><em>Westfield Insurance Studio Theatre in the Idea Center at Playhouse Square </em></p>
<p>Dr. Lawrence Sherman, a renowned neuroscientist on the faculty of Oregon Health &amp; Science University, will give an interactive and entertaining presentation on “Music and the Brain,” produced in partnership with ideastream.</p>
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<p><strong>Arts Education Day Luncheon </strong></p>
<p>12-2 p.m.</p>
<p><em>State Theatre Stage at Playhouse Square </em></p>
<p>In addition to Jones’ keynote address, the luncheon will feature performances by musicians from Greater Cleveland schools.</p>
<p>Reservations are required for each session. Deadline is Monday, June 8. For more information, <a href="/class/cai/cai">click here</a> or call 216.687.5018. </p></div></div></div>Fri, 15 May 2015 21:36:39 +000025267957456 at http://www.csuohio.eduCleveland State University rated third in Ohio in new Brookings Institution rankinghttp://www.csuohio.edu/news/cleveland-state-university-rated-third-in-ohio-in-new-brookings-institution-ranking
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><em>Report designed to help students determine value received from colleges and universities</em></p>
<p>CLEVELAND (Wednesday, May 13, 2015) – A new <a href="http://www.brookings.edu/research/reports2/2015/04/29-beyond-college-rankings-rothwell-kulkarni">report</a> from the influential Brookings Institution lists Cleveland State University in the top three among Ohio's four-year public universities that give graduates the largest boost to career earnings.</p>
<p>According to the report, CSU graduates have mid-career salaries that are more than $10,000 higher than those of demographically similar graduates from other colleges and universities ­– the third highest percentage boost in a grouping of Ohio's four-year public universities, following only the University of Cincinnati and Miami University.</p>
<p>"The results of the Brookings report affirm the quality of our programs and provide further evidence that seeking a CSU degree is a great investment," said CSU President Ronald M. Berkman. "These measurements account for CSU's ability to deliver a transformative experience that is accessible and affordable."</p>
<p><img alt="Mid-Career Salaries Graph" class="media-element file-default" info="%22media%22%7D" height="422" src="/sites/default/files/graph.png" title="" typeof="Image" width="749" /></p>
<p>In two additional categories, Occupational Earning Power and Loan Repayment Rate, CSU also scored in the top three for value added among Ohio's four-year public universities. The measures looked at average salaries and loan repayment rates of CSU’s graduates and again compared those to predicted values based on demographic factors. In Occupational Earning Power, CSU scored second behind only University of Cincinnati and in Loan Repayment Rate, CSU scored third behind Wright State University and Ohio State University.</p>
<p>The Brookings Metropolitan Policy Group used a unique methodology intended to provide college applicants with a resource for evaluating choices based on value added to career earnings, a different approach from rankings that heavily weight subjective reputation and admissions selectivity in their methodology. The Washington-based organization is consistently ranked as the most influential and most trusted think tank in the U.S.</p>
<p>Brookings researchers found that students from similar backgrounds to those at CSU are typically expected to earn $65,137 at their career midpoint, while the median salary of CSU graduates at career midpoint was $75,600. The methodology draws on national data related to demographics, job placement, salaries and loan repayment rates.</p>
<p>In a press release on the report, Brookings Fellow and report co-author Jonathan Rothwell said, "Colleges serve very diverse populations. The advantage of measuring value-added is that it adjusts a school’s rankings based on the type of college and the characteristics of its student body.”</p></div></div></div>Wed, 13 May 2015 20:00:36 +000025103907446 at http://www.csuohio.eduSpeakers Sought for TEDxClevelandStateUniversityhttp://www.csuohio.edu/news/speakers-sought-for-tedxclevelandstateuniversity
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Do you have a story to tell? Do you have an idea that has never been shared before? Do you want to share your curiosity, passion, success or failure?</p>
<p>Nominations for speakers are now being accepted for TEDxClevelandStateUniversity, set for October 16, 2015. You are encouraged to apply -- or nominate someone you think would give a fantastic TEDx talk.</p>
<p>A TEDx talk is a story with a beginning, middle and end. It takes the listener on a journey and provides insight into a subject that the listener may have not had before.</p>
<p><a href="http://tedxclevelandstateuniversity.com/speakers-2/2015-speakers/">Click here</a> for more information and to apply. Deadline is May 15.</p></div></div></div>Tue, 12 May 2015 16:00:57 +000025103907442 at http://www.csuohio.edu3+3 Program Offers Joint Bachelor's/Law Degreehttp://www.csuohio.edu/http%3A//www.law.csuohio.edu/newsevents/news/cleveland-marshall-college-law-and-lake-erie-college-offer-northeast-ohios-first-33-joint
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Cleveland State University’s Cleveland-Marshall College of Law and Lake Erie College in Painesville, Ohio have partnered to offer a 3+3 Joint Bachelor’s/Law Accelerated Degree Program, the first of its kind in Northeast Ohio.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.law.csuohio.edu/newsevents/news/cleveland-marshall-college-law-and-lake-erie-college-offer-northeast-ohios-first-33-joint">Click here</a> for more information.</p></div></div></div>Mon, 11 May 2015 20:54:53 +000025103907439 at http://www.csuohio.eduRegister Today for CampVikehttp://www.csuohio.edu/news/register-today-for-campvike
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>CampVike is quickly approaching. Sign up today for the three day, two night adventure exclusively for incoming freshman looking to dive head-first into college life at CSU.</p>
<p>Monday, August 10 - Wednesday, August 12<br /><a href="/studentlife/camp-vike">Register Now</a></p></div></div></div>Mon, 11 May 2015 19:10:31 +000025103907438 at http://www.csuohio.eduThe Galleries at CSU Announce Final Exhibitions of 2014-15 Season http://www.csuohio.edu/news/galleries-csu-announce-final-exhibitions-2014-15-season
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><em>Phyllis Seltzer: The Italian Works, Travis Kinchy: From the Shadows into Light and CAN DO! LIKE YOU on view May 14 to June 20 </em></p>
<p><span>CLEVELAND (Thursday, May 7, 2015) – The Galleries at CSU close the 2014-15 season with three exhibitions set to run May 14 to June 20: Phyllis Seltzer: The Italian Works, Travis Kinchy: From the Shadows into Light and CAN DO! LIKE YOU.</span></p>
<p><span>A special opening reception, free and open to the public, is planned from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on May 14 at The Galleries, located at 1307 Euclid Ave., Cleveland.</span></p>
<p><span>Seltzer, a Cleveland artist primarily known for her iconic paintings of Cleveland, is also a part-time resident of Venice, Italy. Her lesser-known Italian Works, never before seen in Cleveland, will be the focus of her exhibition, which will be showcased in the North Gallery.</span></p>
<p><span>Kinchy’s work, to be displayed in the Center Gallery, features highly expressive, somber and melancholy sculptures in clay and bronze that deal with universal and mythological themes of the human condition.</span></p>
<p><span>CAN DO! LIKE YOU, presented in collaboration with the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities and SAW, Inc., is an exhibition of works in a variety of mediums created by artists with developmental challenges.</span></p>
<p><span>Summer gallery viewing hours are noon to 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and by appointment only Mondays through Thursdays. The Galleries are closed on Sundays.</span></p>
<p><span>The Galleries at CSU, housed in the heart of the Cleveland State University Arts Campus, feature three distinct exhibition spaces, a multi-purpose media space, a resource library and a meeting area, as well as state-of-the-art lighting and surround sound. For more information, please visit </span><a href="/class/art-gallery/art-gallery">csuohio.edu/artgallery</a><span> or call 216.687.2103.</span></p>
<p><span>The exhibitions are presented with the support of CSU’s College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences and The Ohio Arts Council.</span></p>
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<p> </p></div></div></div>Fri, 08 May 2015 18:58:26 +000025267957435 at http://www.csuohio.eduCampaign for Cleveland State University launched with $100 million goal and major gifthttp://www.csuohio.edu/news/campaign-for-cleveland-state-university-launched-with-100-million-goal-and-major-gift
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><h3>Donald and Pamela Washkewicz announce $5 million donation at campaign kickoff</h3>
<p>CLEVELAND (Friday, May 8, 2015) – Cleveland State University announced it will embark on a $100 million comprehensive campaign, "Engage: The Campaign for Cleveland State University," that will significantly increase available funds for needed scholarships and programs that help students succeed. The plan, which was unveiled today at CSU's signature annual fundraiser, Radiance, is the first-ever fundraising effort of its kind for the University.</p>
<p>The campaign received a significant boost with an announcement at the event from CSU alumnus and Parker Hannifin Chairman Donald Washkewicz that he and his wife, Pamela, have donated $5 million. This is the second major gift since 2014 from the Washkewicz family.</p>
<p>“Cleveland State University is an essential institution that has a special obligation to deliver higher education excellence while maintaining affordability," said CSU President Ronald M. Berkman. "We are extraordinarily grateful to the Washkewicz family for propelling this campaign forward and supporting our mission to be a model for public, urban universities." </p>
<p>In 2014, Mr. and Mrs. Washkewicz and the Parker Hannifin Foundation donated a combined $10 million. In recognition of the transformational gift, the College of Engineering was renamed in the family's honor. The most recent gift will also be directed to enhancing engineering education at CSU.</p>
<p>"An investment in CSU is an investment in Northeast Ohio," said Mr. Washkewicz." We are very proud to contribute again and we are confident that CSU alumni and the community will join us in responding strongly to this opportunity to build on the University's momentum."</p>
<p>The campaign will be co-chaired by Mr. Washkewicz and Monte Ahuja, both of whom have deep ties to the Northeast Ohio business and civic communities.</p>
<p>Mr. Ahuja is Chairman and CEO of MURA Holdings LLC and served on the CSU Board of Trustees from 1991 to 2000, including six years as chairman. In 2011, he and his wife Usha donated $10 million to CSU. The University renamed the Monte Ahuja College of Business in his honor.</p>
<p>"Cleveland State University is a passion in my life and I am honored to co-chair this campaign with my fellow alumnus Don Washkewicz," said Mr. Ahuja. "This campaign will help ensure the continued success of CSU students and provide a pipeline of graduates who are committed to using their education for the betterment of Northeast Ohio..</p>
<p>CSU has launched a website with additional information about the campaign at <a href="http://www.EngageforCSU.com">www.EngageforCSU.com</a>.</p></div></div></div>Fri, 08 May 2015 18:43:11 +000025267957434 at http://www.csuohio.eduCSU Supplier Diversity Initiative Drives Purchasing with Minority-Owned Businesseshttp://www.csuohio.edu/news/csu-supplier-diversity-initiative-drives-purchasing-with-minority-owned-businesses
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Cleveland State University has increased purchasing of goods and services with minority-owned businesses by 3.23 percent (2.46 to 5.69 percent share) since launching its Supplier Diversity Initiative in Fiscal Year 2014. The initiative has the University on track to reach a 15-percent-total-spend goal by the end of FY 2016.</p>
<p> “CSU is a diverse campus doing business in a diverse region,” said Stephanie McHenry, vice president for Business Affairs and Finance. “By seeking to have our supplier base reflect our customers, employees and regional population, we establish ourselves as a community institution inclusive in its business practices and put money back into communities from which we are seeking customers.</p>
<p>“Additionally, we can potentially realize gains in pricing and innovation by introducing new suppliers and create a potential competitive advantage in diverse communities.”</p>
<p>McHenry attributes the initiative’s progress to multiple activities. Internally, the CSU Purchasing Department is tracking purchasing with minority-owned businesses at the departmental level and working with departments to obtain bids with minority-owned businesses. Externally, CSU is encouraging minority-owned businesses to register with the University and has made a concerted effort to produce and participate in networking events such as a recent <a href="/business-finance/mbe-supplier-diversity-0">Meet &amp; Greet</a> hosted in March. </p>
<p>McHenry highlighted CSU’s $47 million Center for Innovation in Medical Professions as a recent success story. A diversity consultant, hired to oversee the construction project from the start, has matched minority contractors with Donley’s, the project’s construction manager. CSU also executed a community benefits agreement that includes five confirmed community partners. The building, nearing completion, is set to open later this year.</p></div></div></div>Thu, 07 May 2015 15:24:32 +000025103907433 at http://www.csuohio.edu Spring 2015 Commencement Is Saturday, May 9http://www.csuohio.edu/news/spring-2015-commencement-saturday-may-9
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><em>Playhouse Square CEO Art Falco and Ira Harkavy, community partnership architect at University of Pennsylvania, to receive honorary degrees</em></p>
<p>CLEVELAND (Tuesday, May 5, 2015) – More than 2,100 students will participate in CSU’s Spring Commencement on Saturday, May 9, with ceremonies at 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Bert L. and Iris S. Wolstein Center, 2000 Prospect Ave., Cleveland.</p>
<p>Two outstanding leaders, Art Falco and Ira Harkavy, will be awarded honorary degrees. Both are being recognized for their track records of developing visionary partnerships that leverage university resources to improve their surrounding communities.</p>
<p>The morning ceremony recognizes graduates of the colleges of Education and Human Services, Engineering, Sciences and Health Professions, and the School of Nursing. The afternoon ceremony recognizes graduates of the colleges of Business, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, and Urban Affairs.</p>
<p>CSU President Ronald M. Berkman will deliver the commencement address at both ceremonies. Each will be preceded by a procession of graduates and faculty and will also be streamed for online viewing at <a href="">www.csuohio.edu</a>.</p>
<p>Honorary Degree Recipients:</p>
<ul><li>Ira Harkavy is Associate Vice President and founding Director of the Barbara and Edward Netter Center for Community Partnerships at the University of Pennsylvania. As Director of the Netter Center since 1992, Harkavy has helped to develop academically based community service courses as well as participatory action research projects that involve creating university-assisted community schools in Penn's local community of West Philadelphia. He is an historian with extensive experience building university-community-school partnerships.</li>
</ul><p>Art J. Falco has served as President and CEO of Playhouse Square since 1991. Under his leadership, Playhouse Square has grown to become one of the nation’s largest performing arts centers and an international model for arts management. Playhouse Square with CSU raised $30 million to convert the historic Allen Theatre into three versatile performance spaces for the University's Department of Theatre and Dance and the Cleveland Play House. Since 2012, with the addition of The Galleries @ CSU and renovation of the Middough Building, Playhouse Square has served as home to the CSU Arts Campus. In 2007 Mr. Falco was awarded CSU's President's Medal, its most prestigious non-academic recognition.</p>
<p>Remember to use #CLEstate15 on social media to celebrate your big day.</p></div></div></div>Wed, 06 May 2015 14:45:50 +000025103907429 at http://www.csuohio.eduGraduate Summer Scholarships Availablehttp://www.csuohio.edu/news/graduate-summer-scholarships-available
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Graduate Business Summer Scholarships are available! To be considered, you must be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) hours of graduate-level, business coursework AND have applied for the scholarship by May 13, 2015.</p>
<p>Awards are based on merit and each application will be reviewed individually.</p>
<p><a href="/business/graduate_business_scholarships/main">Apply for the scholarships here</a>.</p>
<p>Contact the <a href="mailto:cbacsu@csuohio.edu">College of Business Graduate Advising</a> today to make your summer plans and review options.</p></div></div></div>Mon, 04 May 2015 21:00:03 +000025103907428 at http://www.csuohio.edu'Flying Circus of Physics' Video Series Debutshttp://www.csuohio.edu/news/flying-circus-physics-video-series-debuts
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><strong>Professor Jearl Walker Is Ringmaster of CSU’s New ‘Flying Circus of Physics’ Video Series</strong></p>
<p>Jearl Walker, Ph.D., is up for anything when it comes to getting people excited about physics – even if “anything” means plunging his hand into a saucepan of molten lead.</p>
<p>This Cleveland State University professor does exactly that in the heart-pounding premiere of “The Flying Circus of Physics,” a new CSU video series. Prepare to be amused and amazed – and if you’re not careful, you might actually learn something, too.</p>
<p>The goal of the fast-paced videos is to entertain and to educate viewers, according to Dr. Walker.</p>
<p>“We’re having a lot of fun, but the science behind the fun is the real deal,” he said.</p>
<p>The first episode is titled “The Leidenfrost Effect.” To watch it and to learn more about the series, <a href="http://clevelandstate.tumblr.com/post/117109749622/meet-dr-jearl-walker-the-ringmaster-of-csus-new">visit CSU’s ENGAGED blog</a>.</p></div></div></div>Mon, 04 May 2015 20:44:59 +000025103907427 at http://www.csuohio.eduPanelists Explore African-American Mayoral Leadershiphttp://www.csuohio.edu/news/panelists-explore-african-american-mayoral-leadership
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><strong>CSU Presidential Forum Explores African-American Mayoral Leadership</strong></p>
<p>The late Carl Stokes made history when he was elected mayor of Cleveland nearly a half-century ago, becoming the first African-American mayor of a major U.S. city.</p>
<p>His legacy was a focal point of the CSU Presidential Forum “Reflections on 50 Years of African-American Mayoral Leadership in the U.S.” on April 27 at Cleveland State University, where history’s tendency to repeat itself also was a key point of discussion.</p>
<p>The packed event in the CSU Student Center’s Glasscock Family Foundation Ballroom commenced with a keynote conversation featuring a pair of local luminaries with close ties to Stokes: CSU Professor Norman Krumholz and architect Robert Madison.</p>
<p>Also weighing in were David Stradling and Richard Stradling, co-authors of the new book <em>Where the River Burned: Carl Stokes and the Struggle to Save Cleveland</em>.</p>
<p>The second half of the program was a panel discussion featuring four current African-American mayors, including Mayor Frank Jackson of Cleveland. Joining him were Mayor Stephen Benjamin of Columbia, S.C.; Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson of Gary, Ind.; and Mayor Tony Yarber of Jackson, Miss. Steve Phillips, board chair and co-founder of PowerPAC.org, moderated the discussion.</p>
<p><a href="http://clevelandstate.tumblr.com/post/117542225872/csu-presidential-forum-explores-african-american">Get the full story</a> on CSU’s ENGAGED blog.</p></div></div></div>Mon, 04 May 2015 20:41:31 +000025103907426 at http://www.csuohio.eduCSU Celebrates ‘Amazing’ Leadership of Womenhttp://www.csuohio.edu/news/csu-celebrates-%E2%80%98amazing%E2%80%99-leadership-women
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Connie Schultz was the keynote speaker at Cleveland State University’s first Women’s Leadership Symposium. More than 400 attendees packed the CSU Student Center’s Glasscock Family Ballroom for the April 15 event, whose theme was “Be Amazing.”</p>
<p>Schultz is a nationally syndicated columnist for Creators Syndicate and essayist for <em>Parade Magazine</em>. Her work also has appeared in <em>The New York Times</em> and <em>The Washington Post</em>, among other publications.</p>
<p>“Sometimes the best definition of ‘be amazing’ is that we don’t give up – and that’s enough,” Schultz told the audience. “It’s more than enough.”</p>
<p><a href="http://clevelandstate.tumblr.com/post/116929260977/csu-celebrates-amazing-leadership-of-women">Check out CSU’s ENGAGED blog</a> for details.</p>
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<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>It’s never too early to start the college search; so on Monday April 27, 600 juniors and their parents descended on Cleveland State University to experience a day on campus.</p>
<p>After an enthusiastic welcome and a discussion of the top five college decision factors by Director of Admissions and Student Transition, Lee Furbeck, students were dismissed to sit in on a real college class. Students had the opportunity to choose from over 20 available classes, including Intro to Music Therapy, Organic Chemistry II, Principles of Communication and Honors Calculus.</p>
<p>While their students were in class, parents heard presentations from areas on campus that are influential in the college decision process – academic success, financial aid, the career success network and campus safety.</p>
<p>Students and parents ended the day with a campus tour, a student Q&amp;A panel and a chance to get information on the 200+ student organizations on campus – and a photo opp with Magnus!</p>
<p>Visit <a href="http://www.engagecsu.com">engagecsu.com</a> to learn about <em>engaged learning</em> at CSU and request more information.</p></div></div></div>Wed, 29 Apr 2015 19:45:36 +000025103907419 at http://www.csuohio.eduWin a $500 tuition grant for Summer 2015 courses!http://www.csuohio.edu/news/win-500-tuition-grant-for-summer-2015-courses
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Stay on track to graduation or get ahead this summer!</p>
<p>The College of Sciences and Health Professions is offering 20 $500 tuition grants to assist eligible students with tuition costs for Summer 2015.</p>
<p>Eligible students must:</p>
<ul><li>Be current undergraduate students declared in a College of Sciences and Health Professions major/program</li>
<li>Be in good academic standing (not on academic warning or probation)</li>
<li>Be enrolled for a minimum of 3 credit hours for Summer 2015</li>
</ul><p><strong>The grants will be awarded on a raffle basis. Simply </strong><a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SU15grants"><strong>click here</strong></a><strong> and enter your name and CSU ID number by Thursday May 7<sup>th</sup> at 11:59pm. </strong></p>
<p>All entrants will be verified against the above eligibility criteria. Winners will be drawn at random and announced on Friday May 8<sup>th</sup>.</p></div></div></div>Mon, 27 Apr 2015 18:52:31 +000025103907407 at http://www.csuohio.eduRadiance, CSU Realizing the Promise is Friday, May 8http://www.csuohio.edu/news/radiance-csu-realizing-promise-friday-may-8-0
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<p class="BasicParagraph"><i><span>University's signature fund-raising event supports student scholarships</span></i><span> </span></p>
<p class="BasicParagraph"><span>Cleveland State University's signature event in support of student scholarships, Radiance, CSU Realizing the Promise, will take place Friday, May 8, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Glasscock Family Foundation Ballroom of the CSU Student Center, 2121 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. </span></p>
<p class="BasicParagraph"><span>The event features a cocktail, hors d’oeuvres and dessert reception with a program that will include a celebration of scholarship with President Ronald M. Berkman and students, as well as a presentation of the President’s Medal to Albert B. Ratner, co-chairman emeritus of the board of Forest City Enterprises. The President’s Medal is CSU’s most prestigious non-academic recognition. Ratner is being recognized for his civic, philanthropic and corporate achievements.</span></p>
<p class="BasicParagraph"><span>In the past four years Radiance has raised more than $2.6 million, providing scholarships to 974 students in good academic standing who were at risk for dropping out of school due to financial issues. </span></p>
<p class="BasicParagraph"><span>Individual tickets are $125 ($85 tax deductible). Individual sponsorships are $1,000 ($920 tax deductible, includes two tickets) and $2,500 ($2,340 tax deductible, includes four tickets). Corporate sponsorships at $5,000 and up also are available.</span></p>
<p class="BasicParagraph"><span>Radiance is presented by Cleveland State University and the Cleveland State University Foundation. For tickets and sponsorship information, call 216-523-7207 or visit </span><a href="/events/radiance"><span>www.csuohio.edu/events/radiance</span></a><span>.</span></p></div></div></div>Mon, 20 Apr 2015 18:38:37 +000025103907396 at http://www.csuohio.eduCSU to Host Startup Vikes April 24-26 http://www.csuohio.edu/news/csu-host-startup-vikes-april-24-26
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><em>Annual event provides pathways for entrepreneurs and social enterprises </em></p>
<p>The second annual Startup Vikes event will be held Friday, April 24<sup>th</sup> through Sunday April 26<sup>th</sup> and will offer developers, designers, marketers, inventors, entrepreneurs and startup enthusiasts an opportunity to share ideas, form teams, build prototypes and launch a business within one weekend.</p>
<p>Using Lean Startup methodologies, the weekend event begins on Friday with pitches, voting for the top ideas and team formation. A series of workshops guide participants through building a business including business modeling, customer development, branding, revenue/financial models, legal and pitching to investors.</p>
<p>This year, Startup Vikes has partnered with SEA Change, Northeast Ohio’s social enterprise accelerator. This partnership allows for a track for social enterprises using the same methodologies developed for startup business enterprises.</p>
<p>A Cash Infusion and Prize Packages are awarded to the top three businesses and social enterprises formed from the weekend.</p>
<p>“Startup Vikes provides a pathway for entrepreneurship,” said Colette Hart, senior director for the Centers of Outreach and Engagement. “It demonstrates Cleveland State University’s commitment to providing innovative programing that engages beyond the classroom and impacts the greater community.”</p>
<p>Tickets are $39 for students and $79 for community members and include all workshops, meals, snacks, resources and coffee for the weekend. Registration is at: <a href="http://www.startupvikes.com">www.startupvikes.com</a></p></div></div></div>Thu, 16 Apr 2015 14:57:47 +000025103907366 at http://www.csuohio.eduCSU Welcomes Cleveland Author Claire Gebben on April 15http://www.csuohio.edu/news/csu-welcomes-cleveland-author-claire-gebben-april-15
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Claire Gebben, author of <em>Last of the Blacksmiths</em>, will be at the Michael Schwartz Library on April 15 at 3:00 in RT 503. It's a story based in Cleveland (the author is from Cleveland). It's free and open to the CSU community and the general public so it can be of interest to many people.</p>
<p><strong>More information:</strong><br /><a href="http://blog.ulib.csuohio.edu/showtopic.php?thread=655">http://blog.ulib.csuohio.edu/showtopic.php?thread=655</a></p>
<p><strong>Registration:</strong><br /><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1OuOytB5XKpYwTtpYzLckiBgDvFM23Fnjb0sE-BhOSzQ/viewform?usp=send_form">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1OuOytB5XKpYwTtpYzLckiBgDvFM23Fnjb0sE-BhOSzQ/viewform?usp=send_form</a></p></div></div></div>Wed, 15 Apr 2015 20:01:47 +000025103907365 at http://www.csuohio.eduPreparing Students for STEMM Careers Is Focus of CSU Presidential Forum http://www.csuohio.edu/news/preparing-students-for-stemm-careers-focus-csu-presidential-forum
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>“STEMM is the catalyst for us to redesign how we deliver education,” Cleveland Metropolitan School District CEO Eric Gordon declared at “Building a STEMM Pipeline from School to the Workplace,” a 50th Anniversary CSU Presidential Forum held April 1 in the Glasscock Family Ballroom of the Cleveland State University Student Center.</p>
<p>Joining him for a stimulating panel discussion about how best to prepare students for careers in STEMM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine) were Kirsten Ellenbogen, Ph.D, president and CEO of the Great Lakes Science Center; Jaime Irick, vice president and general manager of North America Professional Solutions at GE Lighting; and David Perse, M.D., president and CEO of St. Vincent Charity Medical Center.</p>
<p><a href="http://clevelandstate.tumblr.com/post/115403668677/preparing-students-for-stemm-careers-is-focus-of">Get the full story</a> on CSU’s ENGAGED blog.</p></div></div></div>Tue, 14 Apr 2015 18:57:53 +000025103907363 at http://www.csuohio.eduCSU Hosts Social Welfare Conference http://www.csuohio.edu/news/csu-hosts-social-welfare-conference
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>“We’ve talked about administering the county government with both a head and a heart,” Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish recently told a packed roomful of social workers at Cleveland State University.</p>
<p>“What I mean by that is we know we need to create jobs, operate with metrics and streamline government, but we also will be operating with our heart – understanding the needs people have and making sure that we’re best serving the people most in need in our community,” he said. “We need to make sure that when somebody comes to the government, we help them – and we help them even if it’s not a county issue, even if it’s a city or state or federal issue.”</p>
<p>Budish, who took office in January, made his remarks during the fifth annual Cuyahoga County Conference on Social Welfare, which brought 570 attendees to CSU on March 27.</p>
<p><a href="http://clevelandstate.tumblr.com/post/115864960407/csu-hosts-social-welfare-conference-weve-talked">Get the full story</a> on CSU’s ENGAGED blog.</p></div></div></div>Tue, 14 Apr 2015 17:41:40 +000025103907362 at http://www.csuohio.eduCSU Welcomes George Saunders on April 23http://www.csuohio.edu/node/7359
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><em>New York Times</em> best-selling author George Saunders will read from his work and signs books at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 23, in Drinko Hall at Cleveland State University.</p>
<p>Presented by the Northeast Ohio Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing consortium (NEOMFA – which includes CSU, Kent State University, the University of Akron and Youngstown State University), the event is free and open to the public.</p>
<p>Saunders, a MacArthur Fellow who teaches creative writing at Syracuse University, has written four collections of short stories, including 2013’s widely acclaimed <em>Tenth of December</em>. He also has penned a novella, a children’s book and pieces for <em>The New Yorker</em> and other magazines.</p>
<p>For details, please see <a href="http://clevelandstate.tumblr.com/post/115790970977/catch-best-selling-author-george-saunders-at-csu">CSU’s ENGAGED blog</a>.</p></div></div></div>Mon, 13 Apr 2015 19:35:56 +000025103907359 at http://www.csuohio.eduFinal CSU 50th Anniversary Forum to Reflect on Cleveland's Historic Mayoral Election of 1967http://www.csuohio.edu/news/final-csu-50th-anniversary-forum-reflect-clevelands-historic-mayoral-election-1967
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><em><em>Distinguished </em>panel of mayors will also discuss urban leadership</em></p>
<p>CLEVELAND (Monday, April 13, 2015) – The final installment of Cleveland State University's 50th anniversary Presidential Forums will feature a conversation with the Honorable Louis Stokes, former Congressman, and a distinguished panel of mayors in reflections on the progress of American cities through black elected leadership.</p>
<p>Congressman Stokes' brother Carl became the first black mayor of a large American city when he was elected to lead the city of Cleveland in November 1967.</p>
<p>The event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited. Registration is required at <a href="/PresidentialForums">www.csuohio.edu/PresidentialForums</a> or by calling 216.687.5045.</p>
<p>Parking is available under the Student Center (Lot 22). Please enter on East 22<sup>nd</sup> Street.</p>
<p><strong>"Reflections on 50 Years of African-American Mayoral Leadership in the U.S."</strong></p>
<p>Monday, April 27<br />
9:00 a.m. to noon<br />
CSU Student Center, Glasscock Family Ballroom, 2121 Euclid Ave., Cleveland</p>
<p>9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.: The Honorable Louis Stokes in conversation with Dr. David Stradling, co-author of <em>Where the River Burned: Carl Stokes and the Struggle to Save Cleveland</em>.</p>
<p>10:15 a.m. - noon: Panel discussion</p>
<p><strong>Panelists</strong></p>
<ul><li>Stephen K. Benjamin, Mayor, Columbia, S.C.</li>
<li>Karen Freeman-Wilson, Mayor, Gary, Ind.</li>
<li>Frank G. Jackson, Mayor, Cleveland, Ohio</li>
<li>Tony T. Yarber, Mayor, Jackson, Miss.</li>
</ul><p><strong>Moderator</strong></p>
<ul><li>Steve Phillips, Board Chair and Co-Founder of PowerPAC.org</li>
</ul></div></div></div>Mon, 13 Apr 2015 19:00:28 +000025103907357 at http://www.csuohio.eduSpecial Events Planned for Levin College Diversity Week: April 13-18http://www.csuohio.edu/news/special-events-planned-for-levin-college-diversity-week-april-13-18
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><img alt="Diversity Week" class="media-element file-default" info="%22media%22%7D" height="974" src="/sites/default/files/150284_Diversity_Week.jpg" title="" typeof="Image" width="550" /></p></div></div></div>Tue, 07 Apr 2015 15:07:35 +000025103907340 at http://www.csuohio.eduExplore Global Human Resources at “Women in Business” Event on April 7 http://www.csuohio.edu/news/explore-global-human-resources-%E2%80%9Cwomen-in-business%E2%80%9D-event-april-7
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The Monte Ahuja College of Business at Cleveland State University will host “Women in Business Today &amp; Tomorrow” from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, in BU 220.</p>
<p>Join us to learn how to become a part of the growing global human resource career field within all areas of international business and hear from an industry experts and Cleveland State University alumni.</p>
<p>Featured speakers include:</p>
<p><strong>Daria L. Roebuck</strong>, Vice President of Human Resources, ERICO International Corporation</p>
<p><strong>Nancy Rodeno</strong>, Vice President, Organizational Effectiveness, Sherwin-Williams Company</p>
<p><strong>Marla Zarlenga</strong>, Global Account Manager, Xerox Services</p>
<p>Click <a href="/business/student-resources/women-in-business-global-hr-and-networking-event">here</a> for more information.</p></div></div></div>Fri, 03 Apr 2015 14:19:31 +000025103907331 at http://www.csuohio.eduCSU and Tel Aviv University Sign Memorandum of Understandinghttp://www.csuohio.edu/news/csu-and-tel-aviv-university-sign-memorandum-understanding
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><em>Future collaborations may include student exchange programs and joint research programs</em></p>
<p>Presidents Ronald M. Berkman of Cleveland State University and Joseph Klafter of Tel Aviv University (TAU) signed a memorandum of understanding between the universities that calls for CSU and TAU to establish mutually beneficial educational and research activities, including student exchange programs, faculty exchange programs, joint degree programs and joint research programs.</p>
<p>Among the joint offerings being explored is a program that would bring Israeli hospital leaders to Cleveland to complete a curriculum that would incorporate faculty from CSU, Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) and Cleveland Clinic's Samson Global Leadership Academy, as well as site visits to Cleveland Clinic hospitals. CSU and TAU also may collaborate on conferences, seminars and symposia.</p>
<p>The university leaders were joined for the signing ceremony in Tel Aviv by Elad Granot, Ph.D., assistant dean of MBA programs at CSU’s Monte Ahuja College of Business, as well as Aron Shai, rector of TAU, and Raanan Rein, vice president of TAU.</p>
<p>“Cleveland State University's commitment to a global experience extends beyond our classrooms and into the world at large,” President Berkman said. “Through this latest agreement, CSU will gain another global connection that stands to benefit the universities and our communities.”</p>
<p>TAU is the largest and most comprehensive institution of higher learning in Israel, with more than 30,000 students studying across nine faculties, 29 schools and 98 departments.</p>
<p>The memorandum of understanding formalizes a relationship that began when President Berkman and President Klafter met during a 2014 CSU Executive MBA study tour of Israel. CSU signed a similar agreement last year with the University of Haifa, the largest comprehensive research university in Israel’s northern region.</p></div></div></div>Thu, 02 Apr 2015 14:49:47 +000060003937324 at http://www.csuohio.eduCSU Department of Theatre and Dance Presents Tale of a West Texas Marsupial Girl http://www.csuohio.edu/news/csu-department-theatre-and-dance-presents-tale-west-texas-marsupial-girl
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><em>Family-Friendly Show Runs April 17-26 </em></p>
<p>Cleveland State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents Lisa D’Amour’s Plays for Young Audiences production of <em>Tale of a West Texas Marsupial Girl</em>, April 17-26 in the Helen Rosenfeld Lewis Bialosky Lab Theatre at Playhouse Square.</p>
<p><em>Tale of a West Texas Marsupial Girl</em>, directed by CSU Associate Professor Holly Holsinger, with music and story consultation by Sxip Shirey, explores the themes of acceptance and “fitting in.” Marsupial Girl is approximately 95-percent girl and about 5-percent marsupial. In other words, she has a pouch. It might seem that a built-in pocket would come in handy, but it doesn’t always work that way.</p>
<p>The cast features Cheyenne Bizon as the Marsupial Girl, as well as Sarah Blubaugh, Gabe Chuna, Shawn Davis, Nadia Valencia Davis, Lainne Davis, Maurisha Dean, Malik Jones, Charlie Jones, Kevin Kaiser, Hannah Krainz, Giorgiana Lascu, Vince Lazar, Chloe Mlinarcik, Jamie Satterfield, Shannon Sharkey, Lizzie Stewart and Joe Virgo. Chuna and Krainz are senior Theatre majors graduating this spring.</p>
<p>The show is recommended for ages 5 and up. Show times are 7 p.m. for evening performances and 2 p.m. for matinees. A special one-night-only “Dinner and a Show” package, in conjunction with Elements Bistro, is available for April 17 via pre-sale (no walk-ups). Tickets can be purchased at the State Theatre Ticket Office at 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, by calling 216.241.6000 or at <a href="http://www.playhousesquare.org/events/detail/tale-of-a-west-texas-marsupial-girl">playhousesquare.org</a>.</p></div></div></div>Tue, 31 Mar 2015 21:09:19 +000025103907321 at http://www.csuohio.eduCleveland State University to add men's lacrosse programhttp://www.csuohio.edu/news/cleveland-state-university-add-mens-lacrosse-program
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><em>Varsity team to play at Krenzler Field starting in the 2016-2017 academic year</em></p>
<p>Cleveland State University has announced that it will establish a varsity men's lacrosse program and begin recruiting athletes to compete in the spring season of the 2016-2017 academic year.</p>
<p>The addition comes as a result of a program prioritization process headed by CSU Athletics Director John Parry that explored factors including funding, competitiveness and national trends. Lacrosse is the fastest growing sport in the U.S. among high school athletes, and the CSU team will be the second NCAA Division I program in Ohio, joining Ohio State University.</p>
<p>"The addition of lacrosse brings to CSU a spectator sport that will build on the activities and excitement happening across the campus. We anticipate that students and the community will be attracted to Krenzler Field for a unique opportunity to see high-level competition," Parry said.<br /><br />
The prioritization process mirrors efforts across the university to best align resources with programs and activities that display strong growth potential. The review resulted in the determination that university funding for men's wrestling would be discontinued following the conclusion of the 2015-2016 season. The university will explore external funding sources that if secured, could allow continuation of the program.</p>
<p>"The decision to no longer fund wrestling at CSU was a very difficult one. The athletes, coaches and support staff have shown exceptional dedication to their sport and the university. We will be working to raise external funds, and if necessary, to provide transition support," Parry said.</p>
<p>Cleveland State University's Viking sports teams compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA Division I. The University sponsors programs for seven men's and nine women's intercollegiate sports. The Vikings are members of the Horizon League. More than 40 Viking student athletes have been selected as NCAA All-Americans in their respective sports.</p></div></div></div>Mon, 30 Mar 2015 20:16:08 +000060003937318 at http://www.csuohio.eduBanking Symposium Set for March 24 and March 26http://www.csuohio.edu/node/7298
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The banking industry in greater Cleveland is not just for accounting and finance majors - the industry needs a wide variety of business talent to thrive. Come hear from a number of banking professionals - some of whom are Cleveland State University alumni - regarding their needs and discover niche areas of banking in Cleveland and innovative products and services being offered to individuals and companies alike.</p>
<p><a href="/business/student-resources/banking-industry-and-workforce-development-symposium">Click here for full story.</a></p></div></div></div>Fri, 20 Mar 2015 19:46:55 +000025103907298 at http://www.csuohio.eduThe Galleries at CSU to Host 44th Student Show and Merit Scholar Exhibitions March 26-May 2http://www.csuohio.edu/news/galleries-csu-host-44th-student-show-and-merit-scholar-exhibitions-march-26-may-2
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Cleveland State University’s The Galleries at CSU announce the 44<sup>th</sup> Student Show and Merit Scholar Exhibition from March 26 to May 2. A grand opening reception for both shows is planned for 5-8 p.m. on March 26 at the venue, located at 1307 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Ohio.</p>
<p>The 44<sup>th</sup> Student Show is a juried exhibition with awards and prizes organized by the Student Organization for the Fine Arts. Works include painting, sculpture, photography, drawing, graphic arts, and printmaking pieces by CSU students.</p>
<p>The Merit Scholar Exhibition will showcase works by recipients of Cleveland State Art Department Merit Scholarships. This year’s scholars are Miranda Peer-Perryman, Ben Rodriguez, Valerie Lazar, Natalie Snodgrass, Yinyun Chen, and Wade Gagich.</p>
<p>Admission is free. Normal gallery hours are by appointment on Mondays and Tuesdays, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Fridays and noon to 8 p.m. on Saturdays. The Galleries are closed on Sundays.</p>
<p>The exhibitions are presented with the support of CSU’s College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences and The Ohio Arts Council. Visit <a href="/artgallery/">csuohio.edu/artgallery</a> or call 216.687.2103 for more information.</p></div></div></div>Tue, 17 Mar 2015 15:57:11 +000025103907281 at http://www.csuohio.eduEnjoy an Excerpt from Cleveland State University: 50 Yearshttp://www.csuohio.edu/news/enjoy-excerpt-from-cleveland-state-university-50-years
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><strong>‘We are going to have some fun’: An excerpt from the book <em>Cleveland State University: 50 Years </em></strong></p>
<p>Want to relive great CSU memories? Get your copy of <em>Cleveland State University: 50 Years</em> today! Authored by CSU alumna and Associate Professor of History Dr. Regennia N. Williams and illustrated with more than 100 photographs from the CSU Archives, this commemorative history of the University is a wonderful keepsake for all members of the Viking family. The book ($24.95 hardcover) is on sale now at the Viking Outfitters bookstore in the Student Center and <a href="/50/50thbook.html">online</a>.</p>
<p>In this exclusive excerpt from the book, President Michael Schwartz reenvisions the University:</p>
<p><em>Dr. Michael Schwartz liked to joke that regardless of his other achievements, he was destined to be remembered as the man who put “CSU” atop Rhodes Tower. He did indeed have those letters affixed – in radiant green, lit up at night – on each side of the campus landmark’s parapet, for all of Cleveland to see. But the fifth president of Cleveland State University also raised CSU’s profile and bolstered its reputation in many other ways. Under his leadership, the University engaged in an ambitious strategic planning process that renewed and reinvigorated CSU’s physical space, academic programs and relationships with external partners. </em></p>
<p><em>A bold master plan transformed the formerly austere, inward-looking campus into a more vibrant and welcoming home of higher education in the heart of Cleveland. Embracing the slogan “The city is our campus” and the philosophy that for Cleveland to be good, CSU must be good, Dr. Schwartz was the catalyst who made the University an integral player in the economic growth of its hometown. His vision extended to raising academic standards, reengineering student services and restructuring CSU to run as a business, with proper emphasis on the “customers” of the University – its students. </em></p>
<p><em>“Education that does not lead to action is education that in a terrible way has been wasted,” Dr. Schwartz said during his inaugural address. “A mission without passion soon becomes a dull-witted mantra… . We are going to take some risks. We are going to have some fun at Cleveland State University.” </em></p>
<p><em>As CSU answered the call to become more connected to the community, its evolving campus embraced and elevated the surrounding cityscape. </em></p>
<p>For more, <a href="http://clevelandstate.tumblr.com/post/113424333902/we-are-going-to-have-some-fun-an-excerpt-from">check out CSU’s ENGAGED blog</a>.</p></div></div></div>Mon, 16 Mar 2015 20:31:09 +000025103907279 at http://www.csuohio.edu